Black Decker Chipper GS2400 User Manual

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u To prevent damage to the cutting gear, remove earth from  
roots. Do not attempt to shred bones, stone, glass, metal,  
plastics or rags.  
Intended use  
Your Black & Decker garden shredder GS2400 has been  
designed for shredding most kitchen and garden waste,  
including prunings, hedge trimmings, twigs and other organic  
garden waste as well as paper and cardboard. The shredded  
waste is ideal for composting purposes or to obtain a smaller  
volume of waste for easy disposal.  
u Before use, carefully check the appliance and mains cable  
for damage. Check for misalignment and seizure of  
moving parts, breakage of parts, damage to guards and  
switches and any other conditions that may affect its  
operation. Ensure that the appliance will operate properly  
and perform its intended function. Do not use the  
appliance if any part is damaged or defective. Do not use  
the appliance if the switch does not turn it on and off.  
u Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced  
by an authorised repair agent. Never attempt any repairs  
yourself.  
This garden shredder is intended for consumer use only. It is  
intended for intermittent use: the recommended material feed  
time is 40% of the total run time of the shredder. Selecting  
and picking up the material will normally provide a sufficient  
idle time.  
u If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the  
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified  
person in order to avoid a hazard. Replace damaged or  
unreadable labels.  
Safety instructions  
u Warning! When using mains-powered appliances, basic  
safety precautions, including the following, should always  
be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,  
personal injury and material damage.  
Safety of others  
u Read all of this manual carefully before operating the  
appliance.  
u Retain this manual for future reference.  
u Remove the plug from the socket before carrying out any  
adjustment, servicing or maintenance.  
u This appliance is not intended for use by persons  
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or  
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,  
unless they have been given supervision or instruction  
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible  
for their safety.  
Training  
u Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not  
play with the appliance.  
u Never allow children or persons who are unfamiliar with  
this type of appliance to use it, nor anyone who has not  
read this user manual.  
Residual risks.  
u Remember that the operator is responsible for accidents  
or hazards occurring to other people or their property.  
Additional residual risks may arise when using the tool which  
may not be included in the enclosed safety warnings. These  
risks can arise from misuse, prolonged use etc.  
Even with the application of the relevant safety regulations  
and the implementation of safety devices, certain residual  
risks can not be avoided. These include:  
u Injuries caused by touching any rotating/moving  
parts.  
u Injuries caused when changing any parts, blades or  
accessories.  
u Injuries caused by prolonged use of a tool. When  
using any tool for prolonged periods ensure you take  
regular breaks.  
Preparation  
u Do not operate this equipment in the vicinity of  
bystanders.  
u Only operate the appliance in open space (e.g. not close  
to a wall or other fixed objects) and on a firm, level surface.  
u Wear safety glasses at all times while operating the  
appliance.  
u Hearing protection should be worn whenever the sound  
level seems uncomfortable.  
u Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery, as these can be  
caught in moving parts. Preferably wear rubber gloves  
and non-slip footwear when working outdoors. Wear  
protective hair covering to keep long hair out of the way.  
u Do not expose the appliance to rain. Do not use the  
appliance where there is a risk of causing fire or  
explosion, e.g. in the presence of flammable liquids and  
gases.  
u Impairment of hearing.  
u Health hazards caused by breathing dust developed  
when using your tool (example:- working with wood,  
especially oak, beech and MDF.)  
Guard against electric shock  
u The appliance must be connected to a socket or extension  
cable containing an earth connection.  
u Do not operate the appliance on a paved or gravel  
surface where ejected material could cause injury.  
u Electric safety can be further improved by using a high-  
sensitivity (30 mA / 30 mS) residual current device (RCD).  
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u Your appliance is designed for use on AC (mains)  
electrical supplies only. Do not attempt to use it on any  
other supply.  
plug from the mains and allow the appliance to stop.  
Children must be supervised to ensure they do not play  
with the appliance.  
u Do not tilt the appliance while the power source is running.  
Extension cables  
u When using the appliance outdoors, only use extension  
cables intended for outdoor use.  
u Up to 25 m 1.5 mm 3-core extension cable can be used  
without loss of power.  
Maintenance and storage  
u When the appliance is stopped for servicing, inspection, or  
storage, or to change an accessory, turn the appliance off  
and remove the plug from the mains. Make sure that all  
moving parts have come to a complete stop before  
making any inspections, adjustments, etc.  
Mains supply  
The product meets the technical requirements of  
EN 61000-3-11. This equipment is subject to conditional  
connection and the user, in consultation with the supply  
authority if necessary, shall be instructed to connect it only to  
a supply of impedance 0.087 + j0.087 Ohm or less.  
u Store the appliance in a dry and locked location.  
Children should not have access to stored appliances.  
The following warning symbols are found on the appliance:  
Operation  
u Before starting the appliance, look into the feeding  
chamber to make certain that it is empty.  
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Read the manual prior to operation.  
u Keep your face and body away from the feed intake  
opening, long branches may lash out when being pulled in  
by the cutting gear. Do not allow hands or any other part  
of the body or clothing inside the feeding chamber,  
discharge chute, or near any moving part.  
u Keep proper balance and footing at all times. Do not  
overreach. Never stand at a higher level than the base of  
the appliance when feeding material into it.  
Danger - rotating blades. Keep hands and feet out of  
openings.  
Do not use the tool in wet conditions of expose it to  
rain.  
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u Always stand clear of the discharge zone when operating  
this appliance.  
u When feeding material into the appliance be extremely  
careful that pieces of metal, rocks, bottles, cans or other  
foreign objects are not included.  
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Always wear eye protection.  
Before performing any maintenance, switch off and  
unplug the appliance.  
u If the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign objects or if  
the appliance starts making any unusual noise or  
vibration, turn the appliance off, remove the plug from the  
mains and allow the appliance to stop.  
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Inspect the appliance for damage.  
Keep bystanders away.  
Check for and tighten any loose parts.  
Have any damaged parts replaced or repaired with  
original parts by an authorised repair agent.  
Always wear safety glasses, ear protection and a  
respirator.  
u Do not allow processed material to build up in the  
discharge zone; this may prevent proper discharge and  
can result in kickback of material through the feed intake  
opening.  
u If the appliance becomes clogged, turn the appliance off,  
remove the plug from the mains and allow the appliance to  
stop before clearing debris.  
u Keep all guards and deflectors in place and in good  
working condition.  
u Do not transport or tilt the appliance whilst in operation.  
u Do not leave the appliance unattended. Whenever you  
leave the work area, turn the appliance off, remove the  
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Electrical safety  
Wear gloves when operating this tool.  
u If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the  
manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker Service  
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.  
 
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Switching on and off (fig. C)  
Features  
1. On/off switch  
2. Direction selector  
3. Overload protection button  
4. Funnel  
Switching on  
u Set the direction selector (2) to left position.  
u Press the I button of the on/off switch.  
5. Stand  
Switching off  
6. Collection bag  
7. Adjustment knob  
u Press the O button of the on/off switch.  
Warning! Do not operate the direction selector/switches in  
sequence using abrupt motions. Sudden switching may  
generate current spikes potentially damaging the shredder.  
Assembly  
Warning! Before assembly, make sure that the tool is  
switched off and unplugged.  
Clearing a blockage (fig. C)  
If the appliance becomes jammed by branches which are too  
thick or hard, or foreign bodies, the shredder will most of the  
time release itself automatically. The rotating direction will  
automatically reverse thereby releasing the material back  
through the top. To return the rotation back to normal, proceed  
as follows:  
u Switch off and wait until the cutting blade has stopped  
completely.  
u Switch on again with and the appliance will be back to  
forward rotation.  
Assembling the stand (fig. A1 - A3)  
Warning! Seek assistance when fitting the stand.  
The appliance is too heavy to be handled by one person.  
u Turn the appliance upside down and place it on the floor.  
u Align the holes in the support legs with those in the  
appliance. Match the leg mark with the mark on the  
housing.  
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Left leg nozzle mark "L".  
Right leg nozzle mark "R".  
u Secure the legs on the appliance using the Allen screws (13),  
the spring washers (14) and the saddle washers (15) as  
shown (fig. A1).  
When the material is jammed:  
u Switch the appliance off.  
u Set the direction selector (2) to the right position.  
u Press the I button until the blockage is removed.  
Warning! Branches may be ejected from the inlet funnel when  
the appliance is running in reverse.  
u Slide the end frame (8) over the right leg (10) and left leg (9).  
u Secure the end frame using the screw (11) and the lock  
washer (12).  
u Align the holes in the wheel shaft (16) with those in the  
stand (fig. A2).  
If the blockage has not cleared:  
u Switch off and unplug the appliance.  
u Secure the wheel shaft with the saddle washers (15),  
spring washers (14) and the Allen screws (13) as shown.  
u Use a piece of wood to loosen the debris within the cutting  
chamber.  
Fitting the wheels (fig. A3)  
u Replace the plug in the mains socket and operate the  
appliance as described above to remove any debris.  
Warning! Always switch off and unplug the appliance when  
removing a blockage. Do not attempt to remove blockages by  
hand through the inlet funnel or outlet opening. Keep your  
hands clear of the cutting chamber.  
u Fit the wheel (17) on the wheel shaft (16).  
u Secure the wheel with the flat washer (18), the spring  
washer (14) and the Allen screw (19).  
u Fit the wheel cover (20) by clicking it on the wheel.  
u Repeat the above procedure for the other wheel.  
Fitting the collection bag (fig. B)  
u Place the collection bag (6) under the outlet opening as  
shown.  
Hints for optimum use  
u Shred dry materials last, as this will help to clear moist  
material from the shredder.  
u Fit the handles of the collection bag over the hooks (21).  
u Do not allow material to pile up and compost prior to  
shredding.  
u You may feed shreddings into the shredder for a second  
time to further reduce their volume.  
Use  
Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not overload.  
u Do not switch the appliance off before it is completely  
empty, as it may clog and be difficult to restart.  
u Remove soil and stones from plant roots before shredding.  
u Firmly hold branches when feeding them into the shredder.  
u Refer to the chart at the end of this text.  
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Maintenance  
Protecting the environment  
Your Black & Decker appliance has been designed to operate  
over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.  
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper  
appliance care and regular cleaning.  
Separate collection. This product must not be  
disposed of with normal household waste.  
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u Keep the unit clean and dry.  
Should you find one day that your Black & Decker product  
needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you, do not  
dispose of it with household waste. Make this product  
available for separate collection.  
u Do not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.  
u Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your appliance  
using a soft brush or dry cloth.  
Adjusting the cutter plate  
Separate collection of used products and packaging  
The cutter plate needs to be adjusted if the appliance fails to  
shred material.  
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allows materials to be recycled and used again.  
Re-use of recycled materials helps prevent  
environmental pollution and reduces the demand for  
raw materials.  
u Turn the adjustment knob (7) clockwise half a turn into the  
cutting position to cut through light material completely.  
u Turn the adjustment knob counter-clockwise half a turn  
into the crushing position to shred heavy materials.  
The materials may need to be put through the appliance  
twice to crush the material before cutting it completely.  
u Make sure the cutting blade does not touch the anvil blade  
to avoid damage to the appliance.  
Local regulations may provide for separate collection of  
electrical products from the household, at municipal waste  
sites or by the retailer when you purchase a new product.  
Black & Decker provides a facility for the collection and  
recycling of Black & Decker products once they have reached  
the end of their working life. To take advantage of this service  
please return your product to any authorised repair agent who  
will collect them on our behalf.  
When the shredded material starts to hang like a chain as  
shown in fig. D, adjust as follows:  
u Switch the appliance on.  
u Turn very slowly and slightly the adjustment knob (7)  
clockwise until you hear a light grinding sound or a small  
amount of aluminium shavings will fall out of the discharge  
chute. The shredded material will now be separated as  
shown in fig. E.  
Warning! Ensure the appliance is switched on and working in  
normal forward direction. Adjusting the cutter plate while the  
appliance is switched off can lead to serious damage of the  
appliance.  
You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair  
agent by contacting your local Black & Decker office at the  
address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of  
authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our  
after-sales service and contacts are available on the Internet  
Technical data  
GS2400 Type 1  
Overload protection (fig. C)  
Voltage  
Frequency  
Power input  
Motor duty class  
at 2,400 W  
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230-240  
Hz 50  
2,400  
This appliance has an overload protection. If the appliance  
becomes blocked and the motor stalls, the power will  
automatically be switched off.  
u Wait for about 5 minutes for the protection to reset.  
u Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.  
u Clear the blockage as described above.  
u Connect the appliance to the mains supply.  
u Press the overload protection button (3).  
u Switch the appliance on.  
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S6-40%  
S1  
at 2,000 W  
No-load speed  
Max cutting diameter  
Weight  
min-1 46  
mm 40  
kg 26.5  
Notes  
Mains plug replacement (U.K. & Ireland only)  
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:  
Motor duty class: S6-40% indicates a load profile of 4 min load and  
6 min idle time.  
u Safely dispose of the old plug.  
Max cutting diameter: 40 mm.  
u Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the new plug.  
u Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.  
u Connect the green/yellow lead to the earth terminal.  
Warning! Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good  
quality plugs. Recommended fuse: 13 A.  
 
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EC declaration of conformity  
MACHINERY DIRECTIVE  
OUTDOOR NOISE DIRECTIVE  
Guarantee  
Black & Decker is confident of the quality of its products and  
offers an outstanding guarantee. This guarantee statement is  
in addition to and in no way prejudices your statutory rights.  
The guarantee is valid within the territories of the Member  
States of the European Union and the European Free Trade  
Area.  
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GS2400  
Black & Decker declares that these products described under  
"technical data" are in compliance with:  
2006/42/EC, EN 60335  
If a Black & Decker product becomes defective due to faulty  
materials, workmanship or lack of conformity, within 24 months  
from the date of purchase, Black & Decker guarantees to  
replace defective parts, repair products subjected to fair wear  
and tear or replace such products to ensure minimum  
inconvenience to the customer unless:  
u The product has been used for trade, professional or hire  
purposes;  
u The product has been subjected to misuse or neglect;  
u The product has sustained damage through foreign  
objects, substances or accidents;  
2000/14/EC, Shredder, Annex V  
Level of sound power according to 2000/14/EC  
(Article 13):  
Sound pressure (LpA) 91 dB(A), uncertainty (K) 3 dB(A)  
Sound power (LWA) 93 dB(A), uncertainty (K) 3 dB(A)  
For more information, please contact Black & Decker at the  
following address or refer to the back of the manual.  
u Repairs have been attempted by persons other than  
authorised repair agents or Black & Decker service staff.  
To claim on the guarantee, you will need to submit proof of  
purchase to the seller or an authorised repair agent. You can  
check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent by  
contacting your local Black & Decker office at the address  
indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of authorised  
Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our after-sales  
service and contacts are available on the Internet at:  
The undersigned is responsible for compilation of the technical  
file and makes this declaration on behalf of Black & Decker.  
Kevin Hewitt  
Vice-President Global Engineering  
Black & Decker Europe, 210 Bath Road, Slough,  
Berkshire, SL1 3YD  
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United Kingdom  
07/04/2010  
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